That is why when I go to purchase my kilt, I try and find a connection to a common tartan so I do not have to pay very much for. For example, my wife's grandmother is a MacKay. That was close enough for my to purchase my NEW 6 yard PV Ancient MacKay from Skye Highland Outfitters (can't wait for it to get it here). Also the reason why I chose the Clark tartan for my most recent purchase from SHO. I have to go back a few generations to get that connection, but it is there. I know some people don't like to do that, but it works for me and saves me some cash as well.

Brice